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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760172757968IMP20251011091040_cropped-PhilippinesEarthquakeTsunami.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Men look for items in a collapsed house in Manay, in the province of Davao Oriental on October 11, 2025, after two powerful quakes struck off the southern Philippines on October 10, killing at least eight people and triggering tsunami warnings. Jam Sta. Rosa, AFP"/>Men look for items in a collapsed house in Manay, in the province of Davao Oriental on October 11, 2025, after two powerful quakes struck off the southern Philippines on October 10, killing at least eight people and triggering tsunami warnings. Jam Sta. Rosa, AFP </div>DAVAO ORIENTAL — The province of Davao Oriental has been placed under a state of calamity following Friday’s earthquakes.Davao Oriental Governor Nelson Dayanghirang told ABS-CBN News that while municipalities have already declared a state of calamity, some have yet to do so. “While waiting for their resolution, their declaration, nagpadeclare na tayo sa Province of Davao Oriental ng state of calamity. Lahat naman talaga apektado,” he said. As of 8 a.m. Saturday, the double earthquakes have affected over 66,000 families, totally damaged over 100 households and partially damaged 500 others.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/health-science/2025/10/10/phivolcs-no-connection-in-cebu-la-union-davao-quakes-1725">Phivolcs: No connection in Cebu, La Union, Davao quakes</a></div>Dayanghirang said the quake has resulted to three fatalities.The governor, following a meeting with Cabinet secretaries on Saturday, said the national government is working to ensure all help will be given to the province. Three Cabinet secretaries, DWPH’s Vince Dizon, DSWD’s Rex Gatchalian and DepEd’s Sonny Angara, met with Dayanghirang in the morning and inspected several areas affected by the earthquake.SEVERELY DAMAGEDFollowing their inspection of Manay District Hospital, Secretary Dizon immediately said that the hospital is no longer fit for use due to the severe damage it incurred from the tremors.“It’s heavily damaged, structurally so we cannot use them. Malakihang gawa ang kailangan gawin dito. We will have to use temporary medical tents because all the buildings here are unusable right now,” he said. Among the challenges experienced by both doctors and patients is the lack of potable water — a resource highly essential in medical facilities. And because the hospital structure cannot be used, the lack of toilets has added to the problem.“Here and there, kung saan lang may available na area,” said Dr. Karen Chua when asked on where patients respond to the call of nature.She adds that there is also a need for a safe source of water, food and electricity. <div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/11/what-is-a-doublet-earthquake-phivolcs-explains-twin-quakes-that-rattled-davao-1214">What is a doublet earthquake? Phivolcs explains twin quakes that rattled Davao</a></div>“We are exposed to the elementS. May mga stray animals, heat and then minsan may ulan din po. So it’s really hard for us.”The provincial government has ordered the installation of portalets in the hospital compound. By Monday, Dayanghirang says patients will be transferred to their super health center. “Hanapan ulit natin ng pondo kung paano maitayo ulit itong Manay District Hospital.”As with any medical facility, immediate repairs of damage must be done quickly, according to Dizon. “We’re going to start the repairs as fast as possible. Maybe in the coming weeks. Kelangan muna kasing iaassess kung salvageable or gigibain na lahat ito kasi very heavy yung structural damage,” Dizon said.GOV&#x27;T PREPAREDSocial welfare secretary Rex Gatchalian assured residents in affected areas that the government is working to ensure that they receive the aid they need emphasizing that the repacking of relief aids is an ongoing effort and not only done after a calamity strikes.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/10/10/powerful-quake-strikes-off-davao-oriental-0955">Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes off Davao Oriental; 2 reported dead </a></div>“365 days a year, literally, nagrerepack tayo. Before this incident happened we had close to around 2.5 million family food packs nationwide. So kahit may responde tayo sa Cebu, Romblon, Mindoro, kayang kaya ng mga regional offices natin to cope,” Gatchalian said.The social welfare chief has also coordinated with the provincial government to determine who may be eligible for emergency cash transfers that would help in rebuilding damaged homes. “Importante yung financial assistance magsimula para maka-rebuild sila. Alam natin na bagamat ginagawa ng Red Cross at DSWD na gawing mas komportable pa yung tent cities or evacuation centers, iba pa rin yung nakakauwi sila sa sarili nilang Tahanan.DAMAGED SCHOOLSOf the over 100 schools in the Municipality of Manay, Secretary Sonny Angara says at least 38 have been totally damaged. In situations likes this, the education chief explains that their quick response fund is utilized for the the DPWH to immediately work on repairs.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/10/10/another-strong-quake-strikes-off-davao-oriental-tsunami-alert-raised-1952">Another strong quake strikes off Davao Oriental; tsunami alert raised </a> </div>The tremors have resulted in the suspension of classes “until it is safe for children to return.”“Meron tayong mga education kits na binigibay sa mga bata. We have temporary learning space na takes two weeks to set up. Titignan natin if we can bring it all the way here,” Angara said. Residents in Davao Oriental admit that they continue to live in fear, some not being able to get a full night’s sleep because of the unpredictability of earthquakes. Nevertheless, the say that the will continue to push on and hold on to faith that the coming days will be calmer and eventually get better.

The province of Davao Oriental has been placed under a state of calamity following Friday’s tremors.

The province of Davao Oriental has been placed under a state of calamity following Friday’s tremors.

State of calamity declared in Davao Oriental following twin earthquakes

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State of calamity declared in Davao Oriental following twin earthquakes

Raphael Bosano,

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Published October 11, 2025 04:52 PM PHT

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